Agriculture & Agricultural Markets (Test)
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Driver protection when bush hogging
I am wanting to add some protection from limbs and such to the right side of my L4400 and have seen some tractors over the years with expanded metal mounted to a frame to protect the driver when bushhogging. What is the easiest way to go about this? Right now, there are no front supports to mount anything to. Anyone have pics you can share of your setup?
Southern Illinois Farm Brings in Bees for Perfect Pumpkins
As you get ready to carve that seasonal pumpkin, you may not know that honeybees could have sweetened the growth of that gourd. Illinois farmers describe their special helpers.
Midday cash livestock markets
Barrows and gilts in the Iowa/Minnesota direct trade opened 1.07 lower at 52.54 per hundredweight, the West was down 1.30 at 52.56, and the East was up .49 at 52.04. Missouri direct base carcass meat price is steady at 48.00 to 51.00. Country movement on Monday was moderate and carcass value was basically unchanged. Three
Over 4 million bluetongue vaccine doses supplied to vets across Ireland
DAFM has advised farmers that if they suspect that an animal could have bluetongue they should isolate the animal indoors immediately
Preparing for Winter Growing
Welcome to episode 507 of Growers Daily!
New programme launched to combat Johne’s disease on Irish farms
A new programme aimed at the control of Johne’s disease on Irish farms has been launched by Animal Health Ireland
Midday Commentary 10/14/26- Ryan Moe
Grain markets are mostly lower at midday and midweek Wednesday after we start the session fairly well in soybeans. Ryan Moe, Regional Director at StoneX, joins us to discuss soybean spreads, harvest pressure, diesel/energy prices and more in our Market Talk Midday Commentary for Wednesday, October 14th, 2026. Always remember the risk of trading futures and options can be substantial.
Cleaning the inside of the diesel tank
Struggling with the cleaners I had attempted to use to remove the tar on the bottom of my diesel tank off my Ford 555 I strapped the tank to my small tractor and loaded it with a hundred or so nuts and bolts and let it spin forward and backwards 15 minutes each way. Inside of the tank is bright
Just Little Bites
I got home late this morning, and put on the backhoe (BH) on my Little Baby Fergie as it was starting to sprinkle, I’ve only gotten .62” of rain in the past 2 months, so it was very welcome, but I was hoping to clean out the creek that has been dry, and hopefully widen, and maybe deepen it, it
AgriTalk-October 14, 2026 AM
Kurt Kovarik, vice president, federal affairs, Clean Fuel Alliance America, joins us to discuss the new EPA proposal to reallocate 2025 small refinery exemptions. This week's Farmer Forum features Jed Bower of Ohio and Randy Uhrmacher of Nebraska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much liquid in tire?
I’m rather frugal and tend to like to do stuff myself ... I added “some” water to my rear tires to aid in TRACTION, and Lower the center of gravity ... Started out with what I called a “quarter” (07:30) but reality is ... It really much more, as the entire bottom section if full! This is on a
Tough Markets Ahead? How Pork Producers Are Preparing for 2027 | State of the Pork Industry Report
With economic headwinds looming and margin pressure projected into 2027, what should pork producers be doing right now to protect the bottom line without sacrificing herd health?
Harvest progress looking good in northwest Iowa, agronomist says
An agronomist says the harvest pace has picked up steam in northwest Iowa. Hoegemeyer’s Eric Solberg says the weather conditions have been cooperating. “If we get another three days of running, I think the beans 85 to 90 percent will get done. If you look at corn, what wasn’t taken for silage or high moisture,
Watch: DAFM staff on picket line outside Dublin HQ
Staff from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) joined thousands of public
Subcontractor contract. Doesn’t seem right
Bought a log cabin kit as an addition to existing cabin. Bought the dry-in service from the cabin kit manufacturer. Was given firm price on kit on which we have paid non-refundable earnest money of $10,000. Given estimate/quote on dry-in cost with understanding that there may be unforeseen
Heydon: Payment delays ‘unnecessary burden’ on farmers
‘It is deeply regrettable that farmers will see delays to their payments due to the refusal of a derogation requested by my department’
Indiana Farm Bureau targets market access and property tax reform in 2027 policy agenda
The executive director of public policy at Indiana Farm Bureau says supporting the state’s ag industry remains a top priority for the organization in 2027. Katie Nelson says creating new opportunities for farmers starts with adequate funding for state programs. “This really speaks to the core mission of our membership,” she says. “We want investments
Rotary Cutters: Bush Hog or Woods
I know it depends on models and this could very well be opinionated, but all around, who makes a better rotary cutter (brush hog), Bush Hog or Woods? I’ve never owned any Woods product but have owned many Bush Hog rotary cutters over the years and have been well-satisfied. It will be going on
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